ALUMINUM DUMP BODY SPECIALIST

End dump, dry van, refrigerated, lowboy — we’ll fix it.

Trailer welding and repair in Elgin, IL. MIG-welded steel frames. TIG-welded aluminum dump bodies. Floor replacements, fender repairs, hitch fabrication, fifth-wheel resets. Most jobs out in 3–5 business days.

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Straight answers

Who does dump trailer tailgate repair near Elgin, IL?

Elite Metal Welding Solutions does, at 918 Grace St. in Elgin. We’ll repair stress cracks and pivot points on your end-dump tailgate. Or we’ll rebuild it in AR plate, Hardox, T-1 or A36 steel. Send photos and we’ll quote in 24 hours.

Who repairs trailer floors and cracked trailer frames near Elgin, IL?

EMS repairs both at our Elgin shop. We’ll replace your trailer floor and cross members in steel or aluminum. Most floor replacements take 3–5 business days. We’ll MIG-weld cracked steel frames and TIG-weld aluminum ones. You’ll get a written timeline with your quote.

Who does semi trailer frame repair near Elgin, IL?

EMS repairs semi truck and trailer frames in Elgin. We’ll weld cracked frame rails and cross members. Where a rail needs more strength, we’ll double-frame it. Drop the unit at 918 Grace St., or send photos for a quote.

Who can TIG weld a cracked aluminum dump body near Elgin, IL?

EMS can, at our shop in Elgin. TIG welding aluminum is daily work for us. We’ll weld the cracks in your aluminum dump body, end dump or trailer panels. We work in common alloys, including 5052 and 6061. Send the part or photos, and we’ll quote in 24 hours.

3–5 day turnaround

Most trailer repairs out the door

Welded to your spec

MIG on steel, TIG on aluminum

Aluminum + steel + stainless

One shop, every material

WHAT WE’LL FIX

Trailer and vehicle work.

 

Steel frames. Aluminum panels. Hitches, brake chambers, frames. The metalwork that keeps your fleet hauling.

  • End dump trailer floor replacement (steel and aluminum)
  • Semi frame repair and reinforcement
  • Refrigerated trailer panel and door repair
  • Aluminum dump body TIG welding
  • Dry van repair (panels, floors, doors)
  • Tailgate repair and replacement
  • Hitch fabrication and install
  • Fifth-wheel reset and repair
  • Truck fender repair
  • Brake chamber repair
  • Car and pickup frame repair
  • Road dry line repair

HOW IT WORKS

Four steps. Zero surprises.

 

From drop-off to drive-away — the steps your trailer takes through our shop.

01

Drop or photo

Drop the trailer at 918 Grace St., or send shop-floor photos to [email protected].

02

Quote in 24 hours

We’ll review the damage, identify the weld, list the parts, send you a written quote.

03

Repair on the floor

MIG for steel, TIG for aluminum. Most trailer repairs out the door in 3–5 business days.

04

Back hauling

We’ll call when it’s ready. You drive away. Your driver keeps hauling.

FAQS

Common questions, straight answers.

 

Don’t see your question here? Call (847) 340-2115 and ask.

Most trailer floor replacements ship in 3–5 business days. We’ll give you a written timeline at the quote stage and call you the moment it’s done.

Yes — TIG welding aluminum is daily work for us. Aluminum dump bodies, refrigerated trailer panels, aluminum tank trucks. Send the part; we’ll weld it to your spec.

Call us at (847) 340-2115 to arrange after-hours drop-off. We’re at 918 Grace St., Elgin, IL 60120 with yard space for trailer storage during the repair.

Yes. We’ll write the quote in a format you can send to your insurance carrier or fleet accounting team. We’ve worked claims for fleet operators across the Chicago region.

We’ll stop work and call you with a revised quote before doing anything outside the original scope. No surprise invoices.

For fleet customers within 30 miles of Elgin we coordinate pickup with a local towing partner. Cost varies by distance — we’ll quote it with the repair.

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READY TO GO

Quote your trailer repair today.

 

Send drawings or photos. We’ll quote in 24 hours.

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Call (847) 340-2115 Email [email protected]

Send drawings, DXF, or shop-floor photos by text or email any time. Most quotes back same business day.

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(847) 340-2115

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